Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement (Sedan)



High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement (Sedan)

Removal Procedure




1. Open the rear compartment.




2. From the underside of the rear compartment, remove the bolts from the center high-mounted stop lamp rear cover.
3. Pinch together the clip, extending through the rear lamp cover. Remove the rear cover from the center high-mounted stop lamp lens assembly.
4. Pinch the top and bottom retaining tabs together to release the center high-mounted stop lamp lens assembly from the rear compartment.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Remove the center high-mounted stop lamp from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Press the center high-mounted stop lamp lens assembly into the rear compartment outer panel.
2. From the underside of the rear compartment, position the rear cover to slide over the clip. Snap the cover onto the center high-mounted stop lamp lens assembly.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the bolts to the center high-mounted stop lamp rear cover.

Tighten the center high-mounted stop lamp bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Connect the electrical connector.
5. Close the rear compartment.